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Is there treatment+hope 4 me. i feel i have somatization+hypochondriasis, i feel hopeless and ill live my life in constant fear. i used to be normal.?

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Do two things: Go to your primary doctor and see if there is anything the matter, then go see a counselor to help figure out why you feel this way.

Answered 12/30/2012

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